AirSep MN165-1 G - Manual (Page 17)

[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
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MN165-1 Rev G
1. Locate the unit near the electrical outlet in the room where you spend most of
your time.
2. Insert the power cord plug into the electrical outlet.
3. Set the I/0 power switch to the “I” position to turn the unit on. An audible
alarm will loudly sound for approximately 5 seconds.
4. The low oxygen concentration indicator remains on for a few minutes and
until the oxygen concentration reaches minimum concentration requirements,
(only pertains to unit equipped with an Oxygen Monitor)
5. To set the flow of supplemental oxygen, turn the flowmeter adjustment knob
left or right until the ball inside the flowmeter centers on the flow line number
prescribed by your physician. To view the flowmeter at the proper angle, note
that the back line and the front number line must give appearance of one line.
6. The concentrator is now ready for use.
Optimal oxygen concentration is obtained within 10 minutes after the device is
switched on (90% of the concentration is obtained after approximately 5
minutes).
It is very important to select only the prescribed level of oxygen. Do not
change the flow selection unless you have been directed to do so by a licensed
clinician.
Normally, you should not need to adjust the flowmeter on your unit. If you turn the
flowmeter adjustment knob clockwise, you will decrease and can shut off the flow of
oxygen from your unit.
Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure. You should hear or feel oxygen
flow to the prongs of the nasal cannula. If oxygen does not seem to flow, first
verify that the flowmeter ball is registering a flow. Then, place the tip of the
cannula into a glass of water; if bubbles come out of the cannula, oxygen is
flowing. If bubbles do not appear, refer to the troubleshooting section of this
manual.
Ensure concentrator is operated in an upright position.
3.4
Turning the Concentrator Off
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Set the I/0 power switch to the “0” position to turn off the unit.